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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,428.82, 11,160.66 and 7,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,428.82, 11,160.66 and 7,008.52 is: 10,529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,428.82 : 11,160.66 = 7,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,428.82/11,160.66 = 7,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,428.82x = 11,160.66 × 7,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,428.82x = 78,219,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,219,708.82/7,428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.22

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